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W.A. Holt and his Children by the Flag Pole on the Island
1913
W.A. Holt and his children are standing by the flag pole, with the American flag flying. Names from left to right: Alfred Holt, W.A. Holt, Donald Holt, Jeannette Holt, and Eleanor Holt.
The Islander Steam Launch at the Dock on Archibald Lake
1904
The Islander steam launch is docked at the pier on the north side of the Island. There are two women and some children in the picture. Jeannette, Eleanor, and Alfred Holt are in the back of the boa...
View of Archibald Lake from the Island
1918
Elevated view looking west from the Island of Archibald Lake, with an oak tree and a pine tree in the foreground.
The New Boathouse on Archibald Lake
1905
View across water from a boat on Archibald Lake towards a man paddling a duck boat toward the new boathouse on the island. The Islander steam launch, with a nautical flag flying from the stern, is ...
Toddler Eleanor Holt on the Shore of Archibald Lake
August 1902
Toddler Eleanor Holt, carrying a pail, and Minnie May Rumsey are walking on the path away from Archibald Lake.
Digging a Hole for a Flag Pole
1910
With shovels in hand, a man, woman, and boy are digging a hole in the ground for a flag pole. One young man is holding the pole in place with two hands. A small group of children and adults is wat...
